Journey With You
By Srujana Adhikari
I remember
The first day you came home
You were just as scared as us
It was a new place for you
Just as it was a new start for us
I remember
You were ready to play
But we were scared we might hurt you
We learnt to pamper and play with you
Just as you learnt to play with us
I remember
Your first hospital visit
It was for a small wound
Didn't know how you got it
First scare for us thinking, are we good to raise you
I remember
When we heard that hard truth
Deadly disease which had caught you
We cried for hours
Thinking there is no saving you
I remember
Your first love of grass
The way you ran like there is no tomorrow
Hoping to give you many more like this Just stay with us few more
I remember
First time we were apart for a day
It was the longest day of our life
Videos the daycare sent wasn't enough Neither could we bear the silence in the house
I remember
Your 1st year birthday
All your friends were invited
We were just glad you passed the first hurdle Among the many to come
I remember
Longest time we being far
The challenging 10 days
Felt helpless and worried
Once you were back held you tight never to let go
I remember
Your first train ride of 36 hours
It felt like a joy ride and went in a flush You didn't make much fuss
Rather enjoyed every second, sound and sight
I remember
Your first visit to grandparents house
It was spent in jumping around the house
You made so many new friends
Such that it became your second home
I remember
Your Second birthday
We couldn't celebrate much
Promise of fun day with you running on grass was made But I knew in my heart you just needed us
I remember
An oath taken
To love and cherish you
To bring more smiles to your face
Just as you bring smile and happiness to us
I remember
how you have changed us just by being with us
You made us more mature and responsible
You taught us to love without expectations
Thank you for coming to our life and having this journey with us
By Srujana Adhikari
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